Indian Sign Language Classes for Hearing Learners - Beginner and Intermediate
by Deaf Enabled Foundation (DEF)
Learn Indian Sign Language
Indian Sign Language course from Deaf Enabled Foundation, taught by Deaf instructors at Beginner and Intermediate levels.
Mode
Online
Fee
₹3,540 beginner for 1 month, ₹5,900 beginner for 3 months of Saturdays, ₹9,440 intermediate
Participation format
Individual
Duration
Beginner: 1 month or 3 months. Intermediate: 2 months covering 44 hours.
Time needed
1 hour a day on weekdays, or 2 hours a day on Saturdays
Eligibility
Open to Deaf and hearing learners. Deaf Enabled Foundation states that it provides sign language courses for anyone who is interested in learning it as a language. No minimum age is published for either level, and the admission form records date of birth and age without stating an age floor. Entry to the Intermediate level requires completion of the DEF ISL Beginner course.
- Eligibility region
- Available nationwide across India
- Prerequisites
- Intermediate level: completed DEF ISL Beginner course
See if your child qualifies.
Rewards and recognition
Career pathways
Deaf Enabled Foundation states the class is a requirement for those who wish to take up work as interpreters of Indian Sign Language.
Skills your child builds
Key dates
- Enrollment
- Open all year
Online · Live online classes
How to apply
- 1Choose the Beginner or Intermediate level
- 2Fill the online admission form for that level
- 3State preferred class days and timings
- 4Pay the course fee for the chosen level
Rules and guidelines
- Fees are non-refundable
- Intermediate entry needs the completed Beginner course
- Batch timings are confirmed by DEF management
Technology requirements
- Internet connection and a device with a camera for live video classes
Fees and financial support
Fee details
Beginner course: Rs 3,540 for 1 month on weekdays, one hour a day, or Rs 5,900 for 3 months on Saturdays, two hours a day. Intermediate course, open after the beginner course: Rs 9,440 for 3 months on weekdays, one hour a day (44 hours). Fees are non-refundable.
Refund policy
The Foundation states that the fees are non-refundable.
About this opportunity
Deaf Enabled Foundation runs Indian Sign Language classes for Deaf and hearing learners. The course has two levels, Beginner and Intermediate, and each level is enrolled separately through its own online admission form.
The Beginner level, called Basic Indian Sign Language, runs either for one month on weekdays at one hour a day, or for three months on Saturdays at two hours a day. The Intermediate level, called Semi-Advanced Indian Sign Language, runs for two months on weekdays at one hour a day and covers 44 hours. Applicants state their preferred days and timings on the admission form, and the Foundation confirms the batch timing after admission.
The Foundation describes the classes as open to anyone interested in learning Indian Sign Language as a language, and states that the course is also a requirement for those who wish to work as sign language interpreters. Classes are taught by Deaf instructors, and published learner accounts describe online sessions with participants joining from cities across India. Entry to the Intermediate level requires completion of the Beginner course.
What your child will do
- Guided signing practice in each session
- Daily revision of the previous session's signs
- Homework assignments with instructor feedback
- Conversation practice with batch mates
Course details
Trainers
Classes are taught by Deaf instructors of Deaf Enabled Foundation.
Academic details
Difficulty: Mixed Levels
What's covered
The Beginner level covers basic Indian Sign Language and the Intermediate level covers semi-advanced Indian Sign Language over 44 hours.
Frequently asked questions
How much practice time does the course expect outside class?
Published learner accounts describe daily revision of the previous session's signs and creative homework assignments returned with instructor feedback, so short daily practice between sessions is part of how the course is run.
Do learners need any prior signing knowledge to start?
The Beginner level assumes no prior signing. Learner accounts describe starting with no idea how to sign and holding short conversations by the second week. The Intermediate level requires the completed Beginner course.
Who teaches the classes and why does that matter?
Classes are taught by Deaf instructors of the Foundation. Learners are taught Indian Sign Language by native users of the language, which also gives direct exposure to Deaf culture alongside vocabulary and grammar.
What can a learner do after finishing both levels?
The Foundation states the class is a requirement for those who wish to work as Indian Sign Language interpreters, and notes demand for interpreters in hospitals, railway stations, police stations and courts.
Is Indian Sign Language the same as American Sign Language?
No. Indian Sign Language is a distinct natural language with its own vocabulary and grammar, and this course teaches ISL specifically. There is no single sign language used worldwide.
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